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A U.S. soldier looks over the Hadr Ruins in Hadr City, Iraq, Aug. 5, 2008. The ruins were partially reconstructed under Saddam Hussein's power, but now sit untouched. The soldier is assigned to Dragon Company, 1st Squadran, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment.

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A U.S. soldier looks over the Hadr Ruins in Hadr City, Iraq, Aug. 5, 2008. The ruins were partially reconstructed under Saddam Hussein's power, but now sit untouched. The soldier is assigned to Dragon Company, 1st Squadran, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment.

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